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Heyne Family History

Heyne Name Meaning

English: variant of Hain . Dutch and German: variant of Hein . In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the more common Dutch variant Heijne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heye, Heyn, Heyse, Hayne, Hayn, Henne, Heyde, Hane, Heys, Heine

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Where is the Heyne family from?

You can see how Heyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 34 Heyne families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Heyne's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heyne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyne. 31% of Heyne men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Heyne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyne were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heyne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Heyne. For the veterans among your Heyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyne lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Heyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Heyne in 1943 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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